Russell had the faster car. But Leclerc had a better read of 2026’s energy game — and when Mercedes tried psychological warfare over the radio, Ferrari cracked it too.
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Kimi Antonelli converted pole into a maiden victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest winner in F1 history. Lewis Hamilton claimed his first podium in Ferrari colours after a breathtaking battle with Leclerc.
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Russell backs F1’s 2026 rules, saying the « yo-yo » racing style is winning over sceptics — despite Verstappen and Norris remaining the ruleset’s biggest critics.
George Russell dominated the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, leading Mercedes to a 1-2 finish. See the complete championship standings for drivers and constructors after round 1.
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The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off with Mercedes dominating, splitting driver opinions. From Verstappen’s harsh criticism to Hamilton’s concerns and Leclerc’s surprise, the grid reacts to the new era.
Mercedes’ George Russell topped Day 1 of Bahrain’s second F1 test with a 1m33.459s lap, as Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll suffered a gravel trap incident highlighting the team’s ongoing pre-season struggles.
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Mercedes locks out top two positions on final day of first Bahrain test with Antonelli setting fastest time of the week, while Hamilton’s Ferrari causes late red flag after 150 laps.
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George Russell disrupted the title narrative in Abu Dhabi by going quickest in FP3 ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. As Mercedes finds form at the last moment, McLaren and Red Bull remain closely matched, setting up a high‑pressure qualifying session that could decide the outcome of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, stopping Lando Norris’ points lead from expanding, as Norris successfully defended against Max Verstappen’s early challenge to finish third behind Piastri and Russell.
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Mercedes driver George Russell was pleasantly surprised to qualify second for the Qatar GP sprint, slotting between McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while anticipating a challenging race due to the circuit’s overtaking difficulties.
